International Council on Monuments and Sites

ICOMOS Deutschland, officially the German National Committee of ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites), is an internationally active non-governmental monument organization. Founded in 1965 in Mainz, following the signing of the Venice Charter, ICOMOS Deutschland is committed to the protection and care of cultural monuments, ensembles, and cultural landscapes.

• Consultation and Expert Reports: ICOMOS Deutschland advises and prepares expert reports for the UNESCO World Heritage Committee and reviews the conservation status of World Heritage Sites[1][3][4].
• International Colloquia and Conferences: The organization hosts international colloquia and conferences on issues of monument protection and conservation[1][2].
• Publications: ICOMOS Deutschland publishes conference results and important position papers on monument conservation, including the series "Papers of the German National Committee"[2][4].
• Collaboration: Close exchange with other national committees, national bodies, and international organizations such as UNESCO, ICCROM, and the Council of Europe[1][3].

The main mission of ICOMOS Deutschland is the preservation of historical cultural heritage and the protection of monuments and monument areas. The organization is committed to the long-term preservation and sustainable use of cultural and historical sites. Values such as professional expertise, international cooperation, and commitment to monument protection form the foundation of ICOMOS Deutschland's work[1][2][3].

• World Heritage Protection: ICOMOS Deutschland works closely with UNESCO to ensure the protection and preservation of World Heritage Sites. This includes reviewing the conservation status and preparing expert reports for new applications[1][3][4].
• Disaster Resilience: The organization is involved in initiatives aimed at protecting cultural heritage sites from disasters and strengthening their resilience. This includes manuals and guidelines developed in collaboration with other organizations such as ICCROM and IUCN[5].
• International Heritage Days: ICOMOS Deutschland supports the annual International Heritage Day on April 18, organized by ICOMOS International in cooperation with UNESCO, to raise awareness for monument protection[3].

ICOMOS Deutschland remains active in organizing conferences and workshops, such as the recent conference "Procedures and Mechanisms for Strengthening World Heritage Protection" in Leipzig. Additionally, regular board elections take place to strengthen the leadership and commitment of the organization[4].

Through its comprehensive activities and close collaboration with international partners, ICOMOS Deutschland is making important contributions to the protection and care of cultural heritage worldwide.

• 1 - https://www.icomos.de/aufgaben-und-ziele.html
• 2 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deutsches_Nationalkomitee_von_ICOMOS
• 3 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Council_on_Monuments_and_Sites
• 4 - https://www.icomos.de
• 5 - https://www.unesco.de/sites/default/files/2018-01/Katastrophenschutz.pdf